Romanza Gifts is closing
After 13 years of business, Romanza Gifts and Home Decor (2206 NW Market St) is closing. The owners write that the closing is necessary, “due to the economic climate, rising …
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Design Review Board meeting for new residential building
The Design Review Board will hold a public meeting for the proposed land-use at 5343 Tallman Ave NW, just off NW Market St. The meeting will be Monday, June 25 …
City to assess widening Ballard Bridge sidewalks
The narrow sidewalks on the Ballard Bridge could be widened in the future. According to the Seattle Bike Blog, the City of Seattle is beginning a study to assess, “what …
Ballard low-income senior housing project up for environmental review
The site for a proposed Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) project at  2014 NW 57th Street is now up for an environmental review. The vacant lot at 2014 NW 57th …
Ballard Writers Jam at Egan’s on Tuesday night
For the past few months, writers have been reading their original work at Egan’s Ballard Jam House, and Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. will be the final Ballard Writers Jam …
Small lock at Ballard Locks closed after boat run-in
Update: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the damage to the Ballard Locks will take two weeks to repair. From the Army Corps: The small lock will remain closed …
Caspar Babypants to debut new book at Secret Garden Books
On Thursday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m., Caspar Babypants and local artist Kate Endle will be at Secret Garden Books (2214 NW Market St)Â to debut their new book titled, “Augie …
Sweet Mickey’s candy shop to open tomorrow
Ballard’s newest place to satisfy your sweet cravings is opening on Saturday. It’s called Sweet Mickey’s (2230 NW 57th St), and will sell everything from jelly beans to specialty chocolate …
‘Hawaiian Bounce Fest’ at Loyal Heights Community Center tonight
Tonight at the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) is a Hawaiian Bounce Fest, which according to their Facebook page, appears to be a night to wear Hawaiian …
Early morning crash on NW 65th St.
Early this morning, a car speeding down NW 65th St. crashed into a couple parked cars. No one was hurt in the crash. One of our readers sent us these …
Free comics workshop for teens at Ballard Library on Sunday
This Sunday, June 10, there will be a free comics and characters workshop at the Ballard Public Library. Teen Space, which is the monthly teen program for middle and high …
Greenpeace boat in Seattle to protest Shell drilling rigs
If you were at Shilshole or Golden Gardens this evening, you may have noticed a Greenpeace ship, the Esperanza, floating around the opening to the canal. They’ve been in Seattle …